Test Code HBSAG Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Serum
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Gold (SST) (Serum)
Alternate Specimen
Varies
Specimen Handling Instructions
Stat available for Labor and Delivery patients only. Alternate sample types are acceptable in limited circumstances. Please contact a Lead/Senior Technologist
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
Mon-Fri 11 a.m.
Department
ChemistryMethodology
Chemiluminescence
Stat Turn-around Time
4 Hours
Routine Turn-around Time
1 DayReference Ranges
Negative